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Analysis: Edwards prosecutors zero in on intent

As prosecutors head into the final week of their case, the issue of John Edwards’ mindset looms large. During week two of the trial, Cheri Young, wife of former Edwards’ aide Andrew Young, along with former Edwards staffers, described a reckless, feckless Edwards who -- thanks to his extramarital affair with campaign videographer Rielle Hunter -- imperiled his campaign, destroyed his marriage and nearly ruined another, that of the Youngs. Time and again, the testimony brought to mind one phrase: What was he thinking?!

Senh: Yeah, exactly. What the hell was John Edwards thinking. Stuff like this only happens in the movies, not in real life.

 

John Edwards asks to delay trial, citing illness

John Edwards

Former presidential candidate John Edwards says he has been diagnosed with a medical condition that would make it difficult for him to attend his approaching criminal trial over campaign finance...

Senh: It just gets worse for John Edwards. Maybe he needs to hire Elliot Spitzer's crisis manager to straighten this mess out. Spitzer seems to have put his infidelity behind him. It might have been easier for him since it was just a prostitute. Edwards not only had a mistress, he also had an illegitimate child with her and then tried to cover it up. It's the stuff of movies. I'm not sure how he should fight this. He should just come clean with everything, deal with the consequences, and put this whole chapter behind him. Dragging it on doesn't help.

 

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